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A bibliography on the subject related to the economic, political and social conditions of Burma is presented which includes the websites www.worldclimate.com from World Climate Data Online and www.eb.com from Britannica Online, and the book "The Statesman's Year-Book 2006," edited by Barry Turner.

Focuses on the evidences of macroeconomic conditions in Myanmar. Structure and aim of the military government; Considerations on human resources and dimensions of civil life; Predictions on the destiny of Myanmar.

The article presents information on the economy of Burma. It notes that the country, which has a strong agricultural base, is rich in natural resources such as timber, natural gas, fishery reserves, gems and jade. It cites weak infrastructure and the country's international image as obstacles to...

The article presents information on the economy of Burma. It notes that the country, which has a strong agricultural base, is rich in natural resources such as timber, natural gas, fishery reserves, gems and jade. It cites weak infrastructure and the country's international image as obstacles to...

The article offers information on the elections held in Burma in November 2010, which marked the country's transition from military to civilian rule. It is reported that a number of businesspeople have decided to enter the government, some of which where brought in an official capacity. It...

The article offers information regarding the economic outlook for Myanmar. It mentions that the economy of the country was anticipated by Asian Development Bank (ADB) to grow from two large investments from China including the oil and gas pipeline construction. It states the expected growth of...

The article discusses the transformation of Myanmar's economy and its potential to become a manufacturing giant and a high-growth market. It cites the multipurpose port in Thilawa and similar infrastructure projects and trading zones being planned, or already under construction, at numerous...

The article discusses the November 7, 2010 planned elections in Burma and states that since opposition candidates have not been allowed to participate and the privatization of state-run businesses is by associates of the military junta there will be little change in the political or economic...

The article presents information about the political and economic conditions in Burma. Details are presented on the political parties and elections held in the country. Information about the country's gross domestic product (GDP), exports and imports, industrial production, agriculture and...

The article presents information on Burma. Burma occupies an area of 678,500 square (sq) kilometers (km), with Nay Pyi Taw as its administrative capital city. Its population as of July 2010 is 53.4 million, composed of ethnic groups Burman, Shan, Karen, Rakhine, Chinese and Indian. The country...

The article analyzes the regional implications of the socio-political and economic crises in Myanmar (or Burma). Because it is one of the largest producers of heroin and amphetamines in the world, the country is a threat to regional security. Countries neighboring Myanmar face problems relative...

The article discusses the social and economic conditions of urban residents in Burma, which does not have a system of banks. The author reports on the daily life of a boy named Chit Thaw, who borrows money from his neighbors each day. The role of independent moneylenders and pawnshops in the...

The article reports on the structure of the agricultural sector in Myanmar. It emphasizes the potential for the country to become a significant exporter of rice over the long term. It indicates that the country's high level of corruption is likely to impair the capital investment needed to boost...

A political risk report for Myanmar as of December 2010 is presented. The country's overall standing in the Global Political Risk Services (PRS) Risk Index is provided. Highlights of the forecast for Burma include a moderate to very high risk of turmoil in international business, 3.8% real gross...

Comments on why Burma's military leaders are easing up on their opposition to the National League of Democracy (NLD). Decision of release activists from prison to hold talks with NLD's leader, Aung San Suu Kyi; Suggestion that international sanctions and economic decline are prompting their...

One of the essential sectors of Myanmar economy is agriculture which is sensitive to climate variation. The most important climatic element which impacts on agriculture sector is rainfall. Thus rainfall prediction becomes an important issue in agriculture country. Multi variables polynomial...

The article discusses the economic development of Burma, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines as of March 2013. According to the author, economic forecasts for the three countries indicate positive potential growth even though literacy rates and the exporting of tea, rice, and coconut products seemed...

The article presents information on the implications of a change in regime in Myanmar for the advertising and media firms. The article makes specific reference to recent protests and their suppression by the military rulers of the country. It is stated that though normalcy has returned to...

For fifty years Myanmar has been without a properly functioning financial system. This absence has been a significant brake on the efficacy of reform in Myanmar, on foreign investment, and on the ability of Myanmar firms to raise the capital they need to grow and prosper. Since 2011, however,...

The article focuses on a change in the business environment in Burma after initiatives to attract foreign companies by a new, semi-elected government which took power in March 2011. It mentions the promise made by President Thein Sein to support local entrepreneurship and attract foreign...

The article presents the economic outlook of Burma for 2010-2011. It forecasts that government borrowing continues to rise since government budget deficits have been growing since 2009 and added that better growth prospects lie ahead in 2010 and 2011. It also notes that Burma experienced weak...

The article provides an overview of the social and economic status of Myanmar under a military regime. According to Catholic missionary Matthew Peters, he had witnessed how the military brutally crushed demonstration led by Buddhist monks. He stressed that military intelligence officers even...

The article looks at Myanmar's (Burma's) economy as of 2013, focusing on economic development in the information and communications technologies (ICT) sector. It presents comments from two executives, U Thaung Su Nyein of publishing and electronic commerce company Information Matrix (IM) and Sit...

The article looks at Myanmar's (Burma's) economy as of 2013, focusing on economic development in the telecommunication sector. It says that few Burmese have cell phones or access to Internet service or telephone land lines, noting that this represents a major business opportunity. Other topics...

The article reports on the effect Cyclone Nargis has had on the people and government of Myanmar, formerly Burma. When the storm hit on May 10, 2008, the military government was preparing a referendum that would legalize its military rule, resulting in a delayed response to the storm that will...

Analyzes the economic situation and international relations of Burma, under government leader General Ne Win, as of September 1966. Comparison by officials of Ne Win's Revolutionary Government of Burma, of their country with India, Indonesia and South Vietnam; Rise in prices of food since Ne...

This article reports on the effect Cyclone Nargis has had on the people and government of Myanmar, formerly Burma. When the storm hit on May 10, 2008, the military government was preparing a referendum that would legalize its military rule, resulting in a delayed response to the storm that will...

The article focuses on advertising and marketing in Burma (Myanmar). The impact on the country's economy of the end of economic sanctions is discussed in terms of the opportunity for foreign companies which produce consumer products and are major advertisers elsewhere to market their products...

The article presents an overview of the electric power industry of Burma. The overview includes a summary of the economic conditions of the country, statistics related to electricity generation, transmission and distribution across the country. The electricity supply industry is then discussed...

The article reports on the insurance market in Myanmar as of March 2014, which is projected to generate premium volume of 2.8 billion U.S. dollars in 2030. It is said that foreign investment of permitted enterprises as at end of 2013 was 44.27 billion U.S. dollars. A multi-year development...

The article reports on the recommendation by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to restructure the complex and overlapping institutional structure of Myanmar which it believes is impeding the effective management of rail, road, water and air transport. ADB's initial assessment of the Myanmar...

Reports on the cost of labor in Burma in light of globalization. Discussion of the issue of forced labor in Burma; International outrage over the feudal practice; Lawsuit against the American energy company Unocal, which is one of Burma's largest foreign investors as of spring 2001; How Burma's...

Reports on the cost of labor in Burma in light of globalization. Discussion of the issue of forced labor in Burma; International outrage over the feudal practice; Lawsuit against the American energy company Unocal, which is one of Burma's largest foreign investors as of spring 2001; How Burma's...